Weather in Bengaluru: Bengaluru is under a yellow alert for intense rainfall until May 25, with thunderstorms and lightning expected. Pre-monsoon showers will continue across Karnataka, bringing cloudy skies and light to moderate rain to multiple districts. Some areas may experience heavy downpours and gusty winds, impacting daily life and travel.
Bengaluru shocker: Coach arrested for sexually harassing 17-year-old boxer
A 17-year-old boxing trainee in Bengaluru has accused her coach, Ramachandra, of sexual harassment over several months. The coach allegedly behaved inappropriately, including touching and kissing the student, despite her resistance. Following a complaint by the girl's mother, police arrested the 50-year-old coach, who has been remanded in judicial custody.
NEET aspirant ends life in Kalaburagi, family suspects exam stress
Bengaluru: A tragic incident has been reported from Kalaburagi where an 18-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide while awaiting the next NEET exam date. She was disappointed over exam cancellation. The deceased has been identified as Bhagyashree, who had appeared for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) on May 2. The incident occurred at an Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Illegal soil mining leaves villagers struggling with dust and noise in Honnali
Davanagere: Residents of Kumbaluru village in Honnali taluk of Davanagere district are facing severe hardship due to alleged illegal soil mining activities taking place near the Chinmuladri hill region. Villagers say continuous movement of tractors transporting soil day and night has turned life miserable, with dust and noise pollution affecting their daily routine and health. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indias 2nd-biggest stadium to come up near Bengaluru
Karnataka has launched work on a new international cricket stadium and sports complex near Bengaluru. This Rs 943-crore project will feature an 80,000-capacity stadium. It aims to be a multi-disciplinary venue with modern training facilities. The initiative is set to transform Bengaluru's sporting landscape and support aspiring athletes.
KCET 2026 result date and time: Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 results are awaited from the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), with over 3.3 lakh students registered. The exams concluded in April, and KEA has directed students to upload Class 12 marks for result preparation. Counselling may proceed independently of NEET due to recent controversies.
What more does Auqib Nabi need to do?
When the Indian squad for the Afghanistan Test was announced on Tuesday evening, cricket followers in Jammu & Kashmir went straight to the fast bowlers list. Mohammed Siraj was there. Prasidh Krishna too. Then came Gurnoor Brars maiden call-up. Auqib Nabis name never arrived. For many in Kashmir cricket, that was difficult to digest. Only a few months ago, Nabi was the bowler tearing through batting line-ups in the Ranji Trophy and leading Jammu & Kashmirs charge towards a title nobody thought possible at the start of the season. In the final against Karnataka, he bowled with the kind of intensity that changes matches early. KL Rahul edged one. Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair too followed. By the end of the match, J&K had created history with their first Ranji Trophy title, and Nabi had finished with a five-wicket haul in the biggest game of his career. Normally, that sort of season pushes a player into the national conversation automatically. This time, it did not. The numbers are not ordinary either. Nabi has taken more than 100 wickets across the last two Ranji seasons. Last season alone, he finished with 60 wickets in 10 matches, the highest in the tournament. The previous year, he had already picked up 44 wickets in eight matches. There was also that hat-trick in the Duleep Trophy which briefly made people feel the India cap was now only a matter of time. Instead, the wait continues. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar admitted Nabis name did come up during discussions. According to Agarkar, India preferred going with only three seamers because the match is at home. That explanation has not ended the debate. Former India opener Aakash Chopra publicly questioned the decision and openly wondered what more Nabi needed to do after becoming one of the countrys most successful domestic bowlers over the last two years. Even former J&K captain Samiullah Beigh reacted strongly, calling the omission grossly unfair. Inside Kashmir cricket circles, the disappointment is obvious. Players from the region have always felt they need extraordinary seasons to get noticed nationally. Nabi seemed to have delivered exactly that. Not just wickets, but impact wickets. Match-winning spells. Big performances in knockout games. That is why many expected this to finally be his moment. To be fair, selectors do not pick teams purely on statistics. They look at pace, conditions, combinations and long-term planning. Gurnoor Brar is a promising bowler and clearly somebody the selectors see potential in. Still, comparisons were always going to happen because the gap in first-class output between the two bowlers is significant. Indian cricket repeatedly talks about the importance of domestic cricket. Every season, players are told that performances in the Ranji Trophy matter. Nabis case has now become part of that larger discussion. Because if a fast bowler can take over 100 wickets in two seasons, lead his side to a historic Ranji Trophy win and still remain outside the Indian team against Afghanistan, then naturally people will ask where exactly the reward for domestic cricket lies. For now, Nabi will go back to doing what he has done for two years, bowl long spells, keep taking wickets and wait for the next squad announcement. Author is Sub-Editor at Greater Kashmir
High input costs hit Karnataka farmers ahead of sowing season - Deccan Herald
High input costs hit Karnataka farmers ahead of sowing season Deccan Herald
Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle likely this month, 15 incumbent ministers may be dropped: Congress MLA Deccan Herald
Half marathon in Bengaluru on May 24
Rajya Sabha poll math revives Gowda renomination talk
Four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka will be decided in polls on June 18. Congress is expected to secure three seats. The BJP and JD(S) alliance is likely to get one seat. This has led to discussions about the BJP supporting former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda for another term.
TOIs Mission Admission 2026 offers insights into higher education, smart careers
Communities around two lakes flag concerns over BWSSB STPs coming up on lake beds
Speakers at leadership summit emphasise on sustained deliberation on role of AI in critical sectors
Pro Chancellor of KLE Technological University Prof. Ashok Shettar has emphasised the need for a sustained deliberation on the role of Artificial Intelligence and its implications across critical sectors such as education, banking, defence, and healthcare
Hubballi Dharwad Central MLA tells officials to facilitate export of mangoes grown in region
Emphasising the need for facilitating export of the mangoes grown by the farmers of the region, Hubballi Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai has said the officials should provide requisite information and handhold the farmers initially
Centre committed to ensuring transparent, corruption-free recruitmentm says Union Minister Joshi
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has said that the union government was committed to ensuring transparent and corruption-free recruitment processes.
Real estate broker held for attempted rape in Bengaluru
`Quality seeds and scientific sowing fair on May 26 in Ballari
Awkward Looking Robotic Elephant No Longer Used At Yediyur Temple
Yediyuru was the first temple in Karnataka to use a robotic elephant for temple duties and the move was not well-appreciated both by devotees and Muzrai officials
Police constables wife found dead; dowry harassment case registered
Cab driver assaulted on KH Road
Karnataka forest officials bust smuggling racket, seize timber worth Rs 28L
Mysuru: Forest department officials have busted an alleged timber smuggling network transporting valuable Beete wood logs illegally from forest regions of Virajpet in Kodagu district. Officials seized a truck carrying timber worth nearly Rs 28 lakh and arrested the driver involved in the operation. The arrested accused has been identified as Abdul Shukoor, a native Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Rozgar Mela: Union minister hands out appointment letters to 150 candidates
SWR extends service of summer special trains
Five of a family killed in highway accident near Wadi
R Ashok questions need for new stadium near Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Senior BJP leader and Karnataka Opposition Leader R. Ashoka has criticised the state government over the construction of a new international cricket stadium near Anekal, alleging that the project is being driven by commission politics rather than public necessity. Reacting to the governments recent foundation stone ceremony for the proposed stadium project, Ashok questioned Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Janapada varsity staff not paid for 11 months: Ashok
BJP raising hijab issue to divert scrutiny from NEET fiasco: Karnataka minister
Bengaluru: Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of reviving the hijab issue to divert attention from the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru after visiting noted writer Devanuru Mahadeva, the minister strongly defended the state governments stand on allowing hijab in schools and criticised BJP leaders Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
First organ donation in Kodagu; 46-year-old brain-dead mans organs retrieved in KIMS
In two years, Bengaluru to have Indias second-largest cricket stadium
Silence behind bars: 24 central prison inmates in Bengaluru turn to Vipassana for transformation
BJP keeps Nitin Nabins Karnataka visit low key
RS polls: Congress weighs caste, gender balance; BJP faces coalition test in Karnataka
Minimum wages: Garment, beedi and plantation among 19 employments yet to see revision
Minimum wages revised on Friday after a gap of 10 years to 65 employments; wages fixed for 18 employments for the first time
Man found dead with throat injuries in Ashok Nagar
Factory workers assaulted in Machohalli village after smoking outside unit
Viral CCTV shows brutal attack on Uber cab driver in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A late-night assault on an Uber driver in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has sparked concern after CCTV footage of the shocking incident went viral on social media. The attack reportedly occurred on Double Road on May 22 within the limits of Wilson Garden Police Station. According to sources, another driver, along with a group of associates, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The incident came to light after the Director General of Prisons received a petition alleging that the convict had secured his release from Parappana Agrahara Central Prison by submitting fake Supreme Court orders.
Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to celebrate 30th anniversary on May 26 at Bidar
BJP President Nitin Naveen Visits Karnataka for the First Time After Taking Office
Bengaluru, May 23: Nitin Naveen, the newly appointed President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will arrive in Bengaluru on Saturday evening for his first visit to Karnataka since taking office. This visit is significant as it marks his introduction to the states political landscape. During a press conference at the state BJP office, BY ... Read more BJP President Nitin Naveen Visits Karnataka for the First Time After Taking Office
Karnataka Allocates Over 300,000 Homes and Plots, Says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, May 23: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that more than 300,000 homes and plots have been allocated in Karnataka. He emphasized the states commitment to comprehensive development through the construction of an international-level stadium in Surynagar. This initiative aims to enhance sports, tourism, job creation, and economic growth in the region. During the inauguration of ... Read more Karnataka Allocates Over 300,000 Homes and Plots, Says Siddaramaiah
State Education Policy unlikely to be implemented this year, Madhu Bangarappa
Police issue warning against nuisance during Bedu festival
Railways will launch Mangaluru-Bengaluru Vande Bharath Express next month: Somanna
Introducing the service to other places (in the Karnataka Coast) is in the pipeline, he says
Animal welfare activists attacked during cattle rescue operation
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Lays Foundation Stone For 2nd Largest Cricket Stadium In Bengaluru
Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the state government has taken a major step towards the overall development of Bengaluru by initiating the construction of an international-standard cricket stadium at Suryanagar near the city, which he added would boost sports, tourism, employment generation and economic growth. Speaking after inaugurating and laying foundation stones for multiple housing and infrastructure projects organised jointly by the Housing Department and the Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) at Suryagram, the Chief Minister added that the project reflects the state government's long-term development vision. Referring to the stadium in Gujarat with a seating capacity of around 90,000, Siddaramaiah said Karnataka's proposed stadium would become the second-largest in the country. He added that the stadium would help accelerate tourism growth, improve the local economy of surrounding villages, and create employment opportunities. The Chief Minister said the stadium would be constructed entirely using KHB funds without any financial assistance from the state government. He cited estimates suggesting that KHB could generate nearly Rs 20,000 crore through the sale of its vacant residential sites. The event included the foundation stone laying ceremony for the international cricket stadium, launch of the Chief Minister's Namma Mane housing scheme, foundation stone laying for the Suryashine and Surya Divine residential complexes, and symbolic distribution of housing sites to landowners who had provided land for the housing project. Siddaramaiah added that the Housing Department and KHB, which had so far focused mainly on housing construction, have now ventured into building an 80,000-seat international stadium, calling it a significant milestone in the state's development plans. He praised KHB Chairman and MLA Shivalingegowda and Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan for their efforts in taking up the project. Every individual dreams of having a roof over their head. With land prices rising sharply, KHB is providing affordable housing sites for poor and middle-class families, the Chief Minister said. Siddaramaiah also announced that administrative approval has been granted for the construction of key connecting roads in Jigani hobli to support the area's development, and officials have been instructed to begin the work soon. He said that the Housing Department has already distributed more than three lakh houses and residential sites across Karnataka during the current phase. Siddaramaiah also announced that administrative approval has been granted for the construction of key connecting roads in Jigani hobli to support the area's development, and officials have been instructed to begin the work soon. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Home Minister G. Parameshwara, Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, KHB Chairman Shivalingegowda, Anekal MLA Shivanna, senior legislators T.B. Jayachandra and Krishnappa, former MP D.K. Suresh, Slum Development Board Chairman and MLA Abbayya, MLC Ramoji Gowda, and Guarantee Implementation Committee Chairman H.M. Revanna were among those present at the event. Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru cannot be run like contractors playground: Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya
Karnataka to soon get Indias second largest international cricket stadium
The move comes despite opposition from a section of farmers and environmentalists who say the proposed stadium, which will come up close to the Karadikkal-Mahadeshwara wildlife corridor, will have an adverse impact on the environment.
7 arrested after attack on doctor at Bidar hospital, massive protests erupt
Bidar: Police have arrested seven accused in connection with the brutal assault on a young doctor at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) late on Thursday night, triggering outrage among doctors and medical students. The incident took place after duty doctor Dr Tukaram Machindra was allegedly attacked over an issue related to a Medico Legal Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Access Life, a registered Indian not-for-profit organisation committed to ensuring that no child has to abandon cancer treatment due to non-medical challenges, has announced the opening of its new ‘Home Away from Home’ (HAH) centre in Manipal for paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) patients. The centre will be inaugurated on 23rd May 2026 and will support families of children undergoing treatment at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. Access Life, a joint initiative of MAHE & Chellaram Foundation, was inaugurated on May 23, 2026, at Manipal, Karnataka The center was inaugurated on 23rd May 2026 at the MAHE Campus, Manipal. The inauguration was presided over by Dr. H S Ballal, Pro-Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, with Dr. Ashok Gavande, Philanthropy India Lead, Chellaram Foundation, Mumbai , as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Anand Venugopal, Chief Operating Officer, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, as the Guest of Honor. The event also saw the presence of ; Dr. Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal; Dr. Anil K Bhat, Dean, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal; Mr. Harinarayan Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Manipal Foundation and, Dr. Vasudeva Bhat K, Professor & Head, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Kasturba Medical College & Hospital, MAHE, Manipal; Mr Girish Nair Founder & Chairman and Mr Ankeet Dave, Co-founders & Executive Director of Access Life Assistance Foundation were present on the occasion. The newly launched 10-unit facility has been specially designed for children undergoing Bone Marrow Transplant procedures, where maintaining a safe, hygienic, and controlled environment is critical due to severely compromised immunity levels during treatment and recovery. This marks Access Life’s second centre in collaboration with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), further strengthening the shared commitment towards holistic paediatric cancer care and family support services beyond hospital infrastructure. The initiative is also supported by Chellaram Foundation , a global not-for-profit organisation focused on long-term, impact-driven philanthropy across healthcare, education, humanitarian aid, and child welfare initiatives. Sharing thoughts on the collaboration Chellaram Foundation said, “Access Life Foundation stands out for its deeply compassionate and highly organized approach toward supporting children and families battling cancer. Their commitment goes far beyond providing accommodation—it creates dignity, stability, and hope during some of the most difficult moments in a family’s life. At Chellaram Foundation, we value institutions where compassion is matched by accountability, and Access Life exemplifies both. We are confident that every contribution made toward their mission translates into meaningful and lasting impact.” Dr. H. S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor , Manipal Academy of Higher Education , said, “ At MAHE, we have always believed that healthcare goes beyond medical treatment. Supporting children and families during difficult times is deeply aligned with the values and vision of our founder, Dr. TMA Pai, who believed that compassionate and accessible healthcare should reach every section of society. We are happy that MAHE could support this meaningful initiative by providing the space for the center, which will help create a safe and caring environment for children undergoing Bone Marrow Transplant treatment. This collaboration reflects MAHE’s larger commitment towards holistic and humane healthcare, where medical excellence is complemented by emotional, social, and family support systems. Facilities like these significantly reduce the burden on families while helping children continue their treatment and recovery with dignity. We appreciate the efforts of Access Life and Chellaram Foundation in strengthening paediatric cancer care support services in Manipal.” Speaking about the initiative, Girish Nair, Founder & Chairman, Access Life Assistance Foundation, said, “This second centre at Manipal Academy of Higher Education marks another important milestone in our journey of ensuring that no child is forced to discontinue cancer treatment because of non-medical challenges such as accommodation, nutrition, or distance from the treating hospital. We are deeply grateful to MAHE for once again extending their support by providing the space free of rental, reflecting a strong institutional commitment toward paediatric cancer care beyond hospital walls. We are equally thankful to Chellaram Foundation for supporting this initiative and believing in our vision of holistic childhood cancer care. Since the inauguration of our first 12-unit centre in Manipal in April 2022, we have supported nearly 350 beneficiaries. With this second centre, we hope to extend this support to many more underprivileged families, helping children not only complete their treatment with dignity, but also recover in a safe, caring, and family-friendly environment.” Dr. Vasudeva Bhat K, Professor & Head, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Kasturba Medical College & Hospital, MAHE, Manipal mentioned that, “The new centre further reinforced the departments mission of reducing treatment abandonment and refusal among children with cancer and other serious blood related disorders by addressing the social and logistical barriers that often impact continuity of care thus providing complete holistic care.” About Access Life Access Life is a non-profit organisation incorporated under Indian law, established in 2014 to support children from underprivileged backgrounds undergoing cancer treatment. It provides free accommodation, nutrition, transportation, counselling and non-formal education to children and their caregivers who travel from across India to major cities for treatment. With 14 centres across 10 cities, Access Life supports up to 228 families simultaneously, offering a safe, nurturing environment focused on healing and stability. The organisation is registered under 80G, 12A, CSR-1 and FCRA, and has to date supported more than 10,500 beneficiaries across India. About Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University. MAHE offers over 400 specialisations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable track record in academics, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim both nationally and internationally. In 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 3 rd in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings, MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and enriching campus life, as well as for national and multinational corporations seeking top talent.
Bengaluru, May 23: The 19th Employment Fair was held in Karnatakas capital, Bengaluru, where 84 candidates received their appointment letters. The event was graced by Shobha Karandlaje, the Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Prior to the ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the newly appointed candidates via video conferencing. Following the Prime ... Read more Bengaluru Employment Fair: 84 Candidates Receive Appointment Letters, Fulfill Dream of Serving the Nation
How the Japanese community in Bengaluru balances adaptation with preservation
Karnataka Steps Up Surveillance After WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency
Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) The Karnataka Health Department has stepped up surveillance and preparedness measures across the state following the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of the ongoing Ebola Disease (ED) outbreak in the Democratic R
50 Lakh Startup Grant: Karnataka ELEVATE Opens 4 Tracks for 2026
Karnataka's flagship startup grant programme, ELEVATE, has hit a decade-long milestone, and the state is marking the occasion by throwing
Bengaluru Police have warned citizens against assembling near Town Hall on Sunday, May 24, for a human chain protest called by the Cockroach Janata Party Karnataka. The police stated that no permission was granted for the gathering, which violates a Karnataka High Court order restricting protests to Freedom Park. Legal action may be initiated against violators.
Honeytrap allegation sparks political storm in Tumakuru district
Tumakuru: Allegations of honeytrap politics and surveillance have triggered fresh political controversy in Tumakuru district, with JDS leader CS Pura Nagaraju levelling serious accusations against Gubbi Congress MLA SR Srinivas and his son Dushyant. The explosive claims, along with the release of an alleged audio clip, have intensified political tensions in the district and sparked Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP prez Nitin Nabin opts for simple Bengaluru visit amid fuel concerns
Bengaluru: BJP National President Nitin Nabin is arriving in Bengaluru for his first visit to Karnataka after assuming office, but the party leadership has decided to keep the programme deliberately low-key and simple. The BJP high command has reportedly put the brakes on plans for a grand welcome, roadshows, and large-scale celebrations that party workers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives in Karnataka
Kalaburagi, May 23: A devastating road accident occurred in the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka, resulting in the deaths of five family members. The collision involved a cruiser vehicle and a truck, taking place near Ladlapur in the Chittapur taluka. According to reports, late Friday night, family members from the village of Ingali were returning from ... Read more Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives in Karnataka
Five killed in cruiser-lorry collision near Wadi in Kalaburagi district
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi district in-charge Priyank Kharge expressed shock and grief over the incident and directed the district administration to extend necessary assistance to the families of the deceased
Karnataka road mishap: 5 killed as cruiser collides with lorry in Kalaburagi
A tragic road accident in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, claimed the lives of at least five people when a Cruiser collided with a lorry. In a separate incident last month, seven members of a family died in Yadgiri after their car crashed into a bus during an overtaking maneuver.
8 athletes fail to finish race as heat, humidity hit hard at national competion
Uttarakhands Deepak Bhatt won the mens 10,000m race at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi with a personal-best time of 29:42.93. Karnatakas Shivaji Parashuram collapsed from dehydration after finishing second and was later disqualified for stepping outside track limits. Harsh weather conditions saw eight athletes fail to finish. In the womens event, Maharashtras Ravina Gayakwad claimed gold with a timing of 35:30.98.
HC slams Govt over pick-and-choose recruitment practices
Srinagar, May 22:The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has held that making adhoc and temporary appointments by a pick-and-choose method without issuing advertisement notifications or conducting competitive examinations, and then introducing a policy of regularisation amounts to a fraud on the constitution. Dismissing a batch of petitions by three junior engineers engaged by the University of Kashmir on a contractual hire and fire basis, a Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and justice Sanjay Parihar held that public employment must strictly adhere to the constitutional mandate of equality and fair opportunity. The court noted that the State cannot frame policies for regularisation of adhoc, temporary, consolidated or contractual employees who were engaged without advertisement and a proper selection process. Constitutional courts cannot issue directions for regularising such backdoor entrants at the cost of eligible candidates who were denied an opportunity to compete for public posts in accordance with Articles 14 and 16 of the constitution, it said. The three junior engineers had called in question an advertisement notification dated March 30, 2026, issued by university of Kashmir for filling one post of Junior Engineer (Electrical) and two posts of Junior Engineer (Civil) through open selection. The university had engaged the JEs in January 2017 on consolidated monthly wages of Rs 15,000 under what the university called a hire and fire arrangement and afterwards their contractual engagements were extended periodically, with the last extension valid till May 22 this year. With an apprehension that regular recruitment would result in their disengagement, the JEs petitioned the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Srinagar, seeking its intervention to quash the advertisement notification and directions for regularisation of their services. However, the tribunal declined to grant them interim relief and they approached the High Court. While dealing with their plea, the bench held that the petitioners had been engaged without any advertisement or competitive selection process and their appointments could not be regularised in violation of the constitutional mandate of equality in public employment under Articles 14 and 16 of the constitution. The court pulled up the governments and instrumentalities for adopting long standing practice of making backdoor appointments on temporary, contractual or daily-wage basis and later seeking to regularise such appointees. The successive governments in the State of Jammu and Kashmir, now the Union Territory, and their functionaries and instrumentalities have consistently adopted a unique modus operandi to deny citizens their right to equality and equal opportunity in matters of employment, the court said. The modus operandi adopted by the successive governments for achieving cheap political motives is to first recruit handpicked candidates on account of their political affiliations and proximities and then engage them on adhoc, contractual, temporary and daily wage basis on the pretext that such arrangements are required to be made to meet the exigencies and the emergent situations, it said. The court observed that these persons are continued from time to time till the government comes up with a policy of regularisation of their services and they are regularised by executive orders, statutory rules, or even by legislative enactments. Whatever be the mode adopted by the government to regularise these temporary, adhoc, contractual and daily wage employees, picked up arbitrarily other than by holding a fair process of selection and providing fair opportunity to the eligible candidates to compete, is nothing short of fraud on the constitution, the court said. By such acts and omissions, the State has virtually rendered the provisions of Articles 14 and 16 of our solemn- document known as the Constitution of India, redundant and a dead letter, it said. In its decision, the court relied on Constitution Bench judgment of the Supreme Court in Secretary, State of Karnataka versus Uma Devi and subsequent rulings, reiterating that public employment must strictly conform to constitutional requirements of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity. In response to the argument on legitimate expectation, the court held that temporary or contractual employees engaged without a proper selection process cannot seek permanent absorption through judicial intervention. The court also disagreed with the contention over a 2013 University Council decision related to regularisation of certain casual and contractual employees. The policy, it said, was not applicable to engagements made in 2017 and had outlived its life and utility. The court clarified that the one-time exception carved out in Uma Devi for regularisation applied only to irregular appointees who had completed ten years of service as on April 10, 2006, without protection of court orders. While dismissing the petitions, the court however said the petitioners can participate in the ongoing recruitment process, subject to their eligibility. The court granted an additional 15 days from the date of judgment for submission of their application forms.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency; Karnataka on High Alert
Bengaluru, May 23: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. In response, the Karnataka government has activated a high alert status. The state health department has intensified monitoring and preparedness measures in light of the potential ... Read more WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency; Karnataka on High Alert
In the wake of early showers and expected onset of monsoon in the first week of June, farmers in Dharwad district have already started pre sowing activities and, Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Snehal R. helda video conference with officials and dealers of seedsand fertilisers and farmer leaders
KARD, Khandre condemn assault on BRIMS resident doctor
Cabinet clears Rs 11.4cr Mandya road facelift for Obama visit
Innovation begins with understanding the fundamentals: Prakash Balasubramanian
Ktaka may freeze transfers of census staff till March 2027
Last seen theory convicts man for Bluru techies murder
Cong, BJP clash over withdrawal of communal riots case
Demand for Dharwad corporation: On eighth day of protest, relay hunger strike launched
agitation seeking bifurcation of Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation to create separate municipal corporation for Dharwad entered the eighth day on Friday and intensifying the agitation the agitation committee launched relay hunger strike.
After minimum wage revision, Karnataka pushes Centre for change in ESI ceiling
No nod given to Cockroach Janata Party protest tomorrow: Bengaluru cops
Draft of domestic workers bill decriminalises offences
Mystery removal of bus shelter sparks commuter anger in Bengalurus Jayanagar
How every Bengaluru downpour now comes with anxiety
Bengaluru airport theft suspect evading court hearings arrested after 8 years
Karnataka set to name honeybee, Malabar tree toad as state species
Cabinet discusses revised domestic workers draft Bill with many watered down provisions
The revised draft Bill, in a significant departure from the earlier one, excludesindividual employers from the responsibility of paying a fee towards the welfare fund
Bangalore University employees urge for appointment of VC from SC/ST community
Bengalurus Kacharakanahalli lake to get new life with walkways, wetlands
Fun and creative pursuits to enthrall JP Nagar residents in Bengaluru
The government is committed to enhancing air connectivity to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities across the State. Such initiatives would not only accelerate regional economic growth but also contribute to infrastructure development: M.B. Patil
157 trees damaged in rain, cleanup intensifies in Bengaluru
Youth attacks doctor at BRIMS hospital
KPCC Chief Fears Conspiracy To Delete Poor Voters Through Sir Exercise in Karnataka
The cabinet meeting would take a call (a resolution) on SIR in the coming days
Karnataka designates isolation centres in Bengaluru, Mangaluru amid Ebola alert
Fresh Political Storm in Karnataka Over Withdrawal of Aland Violence Cases
Bijapur City MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Friday criticised the Congress government for deciding to withdraw cases related to the 2022 violence at the Ladle Mashak Dargah in Aland
Opposition to Bengalurus new international cricket stadium grows
Bidadi township fight revives Deve Gowda-Shivakumar turf war
